General Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security sector seeks a financial management professional to oversee financial planning, compliance, and stakeholder relations. The role demands expertise in budgeting and analytical skills while managing internal controls and ensuring company policies are adhered to. Ideal candidates will possess a B.Com degree and relevant qualifications such as CA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Management Accountant / Operational Finance Manager role is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels.
• Driver's licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal controls and monitor financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports and budgets in compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost-reduction strategies

Education

B. Com / Compt. degree

CA (SA) / CIMA / ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Provide financial advice to the business that takes into account financial best practice.

Using exceptional communication and influencing skills to develop and maintain high-level stakeholder relationships.

Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing financial strategies.

Manage internal controls, monitor financial performance, and work with other departments to achieve financial goals.

Strategic direction and execution of all commercial activities within the division, focusing on driving revenue, profitability, internal controls adherence and efficiencies.

Required qualifications / attributes / skills : Prepare and implement long and short-term financial plans, budgets, and capital.

To prepare monthly, quarterly, and financial year-end financial reports on a timely manner.

To maintain and develop accounting financial systems and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Experience in all aspects of the Financial function.

Prepare and implement long and short-term financial plans and budgets.

Preparation of annual budgets and consolidation.

Preparation of forecasts and consolidation.

Exhibits sound conceptual and analytical skills and apply intellect and knowledge in identifying critical factors and issues.

Implementing cost-reduction initiatives and driving efficiency gains.

Commercial and Contract knowledge.

Assist / Review of pricing, bids and quotes Knowledge of WIP management, Job Costing and Contract profitability management.

Responsible for Risk, Governance and Legal matters for the divisions.

Ensure compliance to Group and Company Policies and Procedures High performance required in terms of daily financial management of divisions, e.g.

ensure proper allocation of revenue and costs per project, coordinate with procurement and warehouse for cost efficiency, ensure billing is timely and aligned with project milestones, etc.

Understanding of internal control procedures and ability to develop and co-ordinate improvements in this area.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, project managers and suppliers.

Good understanding of the Operations within the Security Industry as well as other functions in the Organisation.

Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills : B. Com / Compt.

degree compulsory.

CA (SA) / CIMA / ACCA qualification is an advantage.

SAP experience is advantageous (ERP / Project Finance tools).

Relevant experience in a Management Accountant / Operational Finance Manager role will be advantageous.

Relevant experience in SAP & VIP advantageous.

MS Office essential and above average working knowledge of Excel.

The ability to communicate and present at all levels.

Driver's licence and own transport.

Clean disciplinary, credit and criminal record.

Required to work overtime during critical periods in finance, especially during the month and yearend.

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